Sound Clips
Friday, November 20, 2009
El Combo Xingu: Xingu (IRT 125)
Labels:
irt,
Latin Funk,
latin rock,
rating:5/10,
Value:$250-$300,
xingu
Tito Rodriguez "Mama Guela" Animated Video from Fania
Nice use of album cover art in this video.
Labels:
Video
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kako Y Su Combo: Kako Y Su Combo, Vol. 1 (Alegre 803)
Labels:
alegre,
descarga,
guaguanco,
Izzy Sanabria,
Kako,
Pachanga,
Rating:10/10,
Value:$200-$250,
Year:1961
Julio Gutierrez: Progressive Latin (Gema 3015)
Labels:
afro-cuban,
gema,
latin jazz,
rating:5/10,
Value:$100-$150
Monday, November 16, 2009
Mag Discography

Cat. No/Artist/Title
LPs:
2106 Conjunto Casino : Vol. 2
2159 Sonora De Nelson Ferreyra : El Caballero Rockanrolero
2155 Peppino di Capri e i Suoi Rockers : Peppino di Capri e i Suoi Rockers
2202 Tito Chicoma Y Su Orquesta : El Ritmo De Moda
2206 Coco Lagos Y Sus Orates : Descargas Con
2210 Alfredo Linares Y Su Sonora : Alfredo Linares Y Su Sonora
2219 Peppino di Capri e i Suoi Rockers : Lucia
2257 Los Yorks : Los Yorks '67, Volumen 1
2275 Tito Chicoma Y Su Orquesta : Boogaloo
2279 Carlos Munoz Y Su Sonora : The Mag All-Stars Vol. 3
2283 Los Silvertons : La Vuelta
2292 Paco Amayo Y Su Combo : Paco Amayo Y Su Combo
2298 Los 007 : Con Su Nuevo Estillo
2308 Freddy Y Su Orq. : Vol. II
2321 Los Yorks : Los Yorks '68, Volumen 2
2323 Los Teddys : Doce Psicoexitos
2336 Los Silvertons : Mas Exitos de ... Los Silvertons
2337 Los Yorks : Los Yorks '69, Volumen 3
2338 Coco Lagos y sus Orates : Ritmo Caliente
2351 Carmelo Ponce Y Su Combo : Carmelo Ponce Y Su Combo
2353 Karamanduka Y Melcochita With Mag Peruvian All Stars : Extra - Acabo Con Lima Huyo Pa' New York
2354 Traffic Sound : A Bailar Gogo
2379 Luciano Luciani Y Sus Mulatos : Mulata Vamos A La Salsa
2382 Traffic Sound : Virgin
2392 Los Kintos : Tin Marin
2395 Traffic Sound : Traffic Sound
2403 Laghonia : Glue
2404 Telegraph Avenue : Telegraph Avenue
2412 Laghonia : Etcetera
2420 Jean Paul "El Troglodita" : Vudu
2423 Tarkus : Tarkus
2424 Sonora Casino : Trompeteros
2454 We All Together : We All Together
2456 Luciano Luciani Y Sus Mulatos : Y Sigue La Salsa
2484 Sangre Joven : Super Hits Juveniles
2505 Telegraph Avenue : Vol. 2
45s:
10032 New Juggler Sound "El Hombre De Arena / Bahia"
2206 Alfredo Linares Y Su Sonora "El Pito / Cool"
2437 Los Yorks "El Batman Del Kayser / Enamorado de un Amigo"
2676 Los Yorks "Ayer Tuve Un Sueno / Justo A Mi Gusto"
2726 Los Yorks "Mira Tu / Solo Estoy"
2764 Traffic Sound "Sky Pilot / Fire"
2811 Los Yorks "Abrazame Baby / El Viaje"
2968 New Juggler Sound "Billy Morsa / Glue"
3046 Coco Lagos Y sSus Orates "Guajira Boogaloo / Descarga Jala Jala"
3083 New Juggler Sound "And I Saw Her Walking / Trouble Child"
3255 Laghonia "World Full of Nuts / We All"
3258 Telegraph Avenue "Something Going / Sometimes In Winter"
3450 We All Together "Simbolo Reina / We Live Too Fast"
3529 We All Together "Together Forever / Nadie me Ama como Tu"
Labels:
discography
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Markolino Dimond Con Frankie Dante: Beethoven's Fifth (Cotique 1075)
Labels:
Frankie Dante,
guaguanco,
Markolino Dimond,
Rating:6/10,
Salsa,
son montuno,
Value:$10-25
Soul Salsa: "Soul Salsa" (Soul Salsa 01)
Despite the efforts of this group, the phrase "soul salsa" never really took off. This track is probably better described as Latin rock (or even Latin funk)--very much in the Santana vein, with prominent organ and guitar. Definitely worth checking out.

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Labels:
45rpm/7-in,
Latin Funk,
latin rock,
soul salsa,
Value:$10-25
Nelson Feliciano Orchestra With Kito Velez: Guanica Brass (Coco 104)
Labels:
coco,
guaguanco,
kito velez,
nelson feliciano,
Rating:8/10,
Value:$50-$100
Friday, November 13, 2009
Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra: Hot Pastrana (Cotique 1025)
Labels:
boogaloo,
cotique,
Joey Pastrana,
latin soul,
Rating:7/10,
Value:$25-$50
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Orchestra Colon: Creepin' Up (Rico 705)
Labels:
guaguanco,
orchestra colon,
Rating:7/10,
Rico,
Salsa,
Year:1971
Aguaturbia: Aguaturbia (Arena 075)
Labels:
aguaturbia,
arena,
latin psych,
latin rock,
Rating:9/10,
Value:$1200-$1400,
Year:1969
Aguaturbia: Volumen 2 (Arena 080)
Labels:
aguaturbia,
arena,
latin psych,
latin rock,
rating:5/10,
Value:$700-$800,
Year:1970
Manteca: Ritmo Y Sabor (GRC 1085)
Labels:
afro-cuban,
grc,
Latin Funk,
manteca,
rating:5/10,
Value:$200-$250
Bossa 70: Bossa 70 (Philips 6350 003)
Labels:
Bossa 70,
Latin Funk,
latin pop,
Philips,
Rating:3/10,
Value:$200-$250,
Year:1971
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Laghonia: Glue (Mag 2403)
Labels:
laghonia,
latin psych,
latin rock,
mag,
Rating:9/10,
Value:$700-$800,
Year:1970
Laghonia: Etcetera (Mag 2412)
Labels:
laghonia,
latin psych,
latin rock,
mag,
Rating:8/10,
Value:$400-$500,
Year:1971
Tarkus: Tarkus (Mag 2423)
Labels:
latin rock,
mag,
Rating:8/10,
tarkus,
Value:$2000-$3000,
Year:1972
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Telegraph Avenue: Telegraph Avenue (Mag 2404)
Labels:
latin psych,
latin rock,
mag,
Rating:8/10,
telegraph avenue,
Value:$100-$150,
Year:1971
Telegraph Avenue: Vol. 2 (Mag 2505)
Labels:
latin psych,
latin rock,
mag,
Rating:6/10,
telegraph avenue,
Value:$100-$150,
Year:1975
Monday, November 9, 2009
La Clave: La Clave (Verve 8819)
Labels:
la clave,
Latin Funk,
latin rock,
Rating:6/10,
Value:$50-$100,
verve,
Year:1973
Bwana: Bwana (Caytronics 1312)
Labels:
bwana,
caytronics,
Latin Funk,
latin rock,
Rating:6/10,
Value:$50-$100
Orquesta Riviera: No Dejes Camino Por Vereda (West Side 2019)
Labels:
guaguanco,
Orquesta Riviera,
Rating:7/10,
Salsa,
Value:$100-$150,
west side
Ricardo Marrero & The Group: A Taste (TSG 805)
Labels:
Latin Funk,
rating:5/10,
ricardo marrero,
tsg,
Value:$2000-$3000,
Year:1976
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Ray Terrace: Home Of Boogaloo (Tower 5105)
Labels:
boogaloo,
latin soul,
Rating:7/10,
Ray Terrace,
tower,
Value:$25-$50
Friday, November 6, 2009
Mike Rosario Y Su Orquesta: La Muralla (Mas 2262)
Labels:
guaguanco,
mas,
mike rosario,
Rating:6/10,
Salsa,
Value:$150-$200
Fania.com Is Back!

Fania.com is back with a fresh new design, a lot of new content, and some new releases. I am excited to announce that I will be a regular contributor to the Fania site (blog, playlists, etc.), so make sure to bookmark it and check back daily.
Labels:
news
Monday, November 2, 2009
Chamaco Rivera Y Su Orquesta: Mi Chamaco (Borinquen 1307)
Labels:
Borinquen,
chamaco rivera,
guaguanco,
Rating:4/10,
Salsa,
Year:1976
Carbia And His Latin Music: Carbia And His Latin Music (Lewdisc International 2006)
Labels:
carbia,
latin jazz,
lewdisc,
Rating:4/10,
Value:$100-$150
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The Boogaloo Combo: Com Muito Ritmo (Epic 144092)
A mostly forgettable funky Brazilian album that contains one legitimate Latin tune, "Goza Negra."

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Labels:
boogaloo combo,
brazilian,
epic,
Rating:4/10,
Value:$100-$150,
Year:1972
Friday, October 30, 2009
Roy Roman: The Youthful Mind (Cotique 1051)
Labels:
cotique,
guaguanco,
Rating:6/10,
roy roman,
Salsa,
Value:$25-$50
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Orquesta Expose: Expose 1 (4 Points 1244)
Labels:
4 Points,
guaguanco,
orquesta expose,
Rating:6/10,
Salsa,
Value:$150-$200
Chorolo And His New Latin Sound: El Hit La Tachuela (Boreal 219)
Labels:
boreal,
chorolo,
guaguanco,
Rating:6/10,
son montuno,
Value:$50-$100
Bush Y Su Nuevo Sonido: La Chola Caderona (Soulatino 507)
Labels:
Bush Y Su Nuevo Sonido,
guaguanco,
Rating:6/10,
soulatino,
Value:$25-$50
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Benitez and Nebula: "Hey Girl/Oye Muchacha" (Vaya 5125)
Labels:
benitez,
latin rock,
latin soul,
Rating: 8/10,
Value:$10-25,
Vaya,
Year:1976
Vaya Discography

Cat. No/Artist/Title
LPs:
VS-1 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : El Bestial Sonido
VS-2 Mark Dimond : Brujeria
VS-3 Rafi Val y La Diferente : Rafi Val y La Diferente
VS-4 La Conspiracion : La Conspiracion
VS-5 Cheo Feliciano : Cheo
VS-6 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Felices Pascuas
VS-7 Rafi Val y La Diferente : La Sociedad
VS-8 La Conquistadora : La Conquistadora
VS-9 La Conspiracion : Ernie's Conspiracy
VS-10 Bobby Cruz : Canta Para Ti
VS-11 La Vimari : Ricardo Ray Presenta…
VS-12 Cheo Feliciano : La Voz Sensual de Cheo
VS-13 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Jammin' Live
VS-14 Andy Harlow : Sorpresa La Flautas
VS-15 Wilkins : Wilkins
VS-16 Wilkins : Por tu Rumbo
VS-17 Impacto Crea : Impacta Crea
VS-18 Mongo Santamaria : Fuego
VS-19 M. Galagraza y la Conquistadora : Pinocho
VS-20 Rafi Val y La Diferente : Fuerza Bruta
VS-21 Cheo Feliciano : With A Little Help From My Friend
VS-22 Impacto Crea : Impacta Crea's Christmas
VS-23 Cheo Feliciano : Felicidades
VS-24 Andy Harlow : La Musica Brava
VS-25 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Amor en La Escuela
VS-26 Mongo Santamaria : Live at Yankee Stadium
VS-27 Impacto Crea : Cobarde
VS-28 Café : Café
VS-29 La Conspiracion : Cada Loco con su Tema/Different Strokes
VS-30 Ismael Quintana : Ismael Quintana
VS-31 Celia [Cruz] & Johnny [Pacheco] : Celia & Johnny
VS-32 Cheo Feliciano : Looking For Love (Buscando Amor)
VS-33 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz
VS-34 Azuquita y su Orquesta Melao : Pura Salsa
VS-35 Ismael Rivera : Soy Feliz
VS-36 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : 10 Aniversario
VS-37 Celia [Cruz] & Johnny [Pacheco] : Tremendo Cache
VS-38 Mongo Santamaria : Afro-Indio
VS-39 Andy Harlow : El Campesino
VS-40 Pupi y su Charanga : Pupi y su Charanga
VS-41 Ismael Quintana : Lo Que Estoy Viviendo
VS-42 Willie Colon & Mon Rivera : There Goes the Neighborhood/Se Chavo el Vecindario
VS-43 Bobby Rodriguez y la Compania : Lead Me to that Beautiful Band
VS-44 Mongo y Justo : Ubane
VS-45 Salsa Brava : Salsa Brava
VS-46 The Alexander Review : The Alexander Review
VS-47 Ernie Agosto y La Conspiracion : Afecto y Carino
VS-48 Cheo Feliciano : The Singer
VS-49 Legarrata y su Charanga : Todo la Verdad
VS-50 Benitez And Nebula : Night Life
VS-51 Impacto Crea : Impacto Crea
VS-52 Celia, Johnny, Justo & Papo : Recordando El Ayer
VS-53 Mongo Santamaria : Sofrito
VS-54 Mon Rivera : Mon y Sus Trombones
VS-55 Cheo Feliciano : Cheo's Rainbow
VS-56 Mongo Santamaria : Drums and Chants
VS-57 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Reconstruccion
VS-58 Bobby Rodriguez y la Compania : Salsa at Woodstock
VS-59 Andy Harlow : Andy Harlow's Latin Fever
VS-60 Ismael Quiñones : Salsamania
VS-61 Mongo Santamaria : Dawn
VS-62 Ismael Quintana : Amor, Vida y Sentimiento/Love, Life and Feelings
VS-63 Pupi & Pacheco : Los Dos Mosqueteros/The Two Muscateers
VS-64 Ricardo Marrero and the Group : Time
VS-65 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Lo Mejor de/The Best of
VS-66 Celia Cruz & Willie Colon : Only They Could Have Made This Album
VS-67 Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz : Viven!
VS-68 Benitez : Essence of Life
VS-69 Cheo Feliciano : Mi Tierra y Yo
VS-70 Johnny Pacheco y Melon : Llego Melon
Labels:
discography
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tito Puente: In Puerto Rico (Recorded Live) (Tico 1088)
Labels:
bomba,
mambo,
Rating:7/10,
tico,
tito puente,
Value:$10-25,
Year:1963
Ismael Quintana: Dos Imagenes (UA Latino 311115)
Labels:
bolero,
bomba,
Ismael Quintana,
montuno,
rating:5/10,
ua latino,
Value:$10-25
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Joe Pacheco Y Su Combo Brillante: Y Ahora! (Venevox 2027)
Labels:
boogaloo,
guaguanco,
guajira,
joe pacheco,
Rating:7/10,
Value:$150-$200,
venevox
Modesto's Charanga Kings Featuring Olguita: Pachanga, Anyone? (World Pacific 1802)
Labels:
modesto duran,
Pachanga,
Rating:8/10,
Value:$200-$250,
world pacific
Mark Weinstein And His Cosa Nueva Orchestra: Cuban Roots (Musicor 4038)
Labels:
afro-cuban,
latin jazz,
mark weinstein,
Musicor,
Rating:7/10,
Value:$300-$400,
Year:1967
Cortijo & His Time Machine (Cortijo Y Su Maquina Del Tiempo): Cortijo & His Time Machine (Coco 108)
Labels:
coco,
Latin Funk,
rafael cortijo,
Rating:6/10,
Value:$25-$50,
Year:1974
Friday, October 23, 2009
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